The Banner is a hardcore band from Bloomfield, New Jersey, formed in 2003.<… Read Full Bio ↴The Banner is a hardcore band from Bloomfield, New Jersey, formed in 2003.

The Banner broke up for a brief period in 2006, before reuniting with founding member Garrett Defalco. The band released their third studio album, "Frailty" in 2008, which was recorded and produced at the Machine Shop studio in Hoboken, New Jersey and released on the Ferret Music label.

The band released their fourth album, "Greying", through Good Fight Music on December 9, 2014.

Joey - vocals
Garrett Defalco - guitar
Matt Rosenblum - guitar
Steve Tanis - bass
Jake Blochinger - drums

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Trial By Fire
The Banner Lyrics

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Kill yourself all by yourself
Your eyes cried dry and you've gained nothing
Hearts in shreds your own knife
Refuse to escape your self made torture
Alone by yourself only hurts if you need someone
To need truly need anothers touch can lead you into...
And I'm sorry, if my momentary lapse just caused you one more thing
And knowing what I've done can tug a fraying tear

Like thread slipping through my fingers and that's not much to show for pain
Endured
But in the end you'll learn its worth
Alone by yourself only hurts if you need someone
To need truly need anothers touch can lead you into hell
Longing, desire, burning inside her
Crawling in darkness, only a glimmer of hope as she yelled these words.
I'll face my pain

On my own - standing strong
Prove for myself.

Overall Meaning

The song “Trial by Fire” by The Banner is an intense, emotional track about the struggle of dealing with one’s own inner demons. The lyrics express a sense of hopelessness and isolation, as the singer is trapped in their own self-made torture. The line “kill yourself all by yourself” is a powerful metaphor for this sense of self-destruction.

The song conveys a message about the dangers of relying too heavily on others for one’s own happiness and well-being. The line “alone by yourself only hurts if you need someone” implies that true strength comes from being able to face one’s own pain and struggles without relying on others for support. The chorus emphasizes this point, with the lyrics “I'll face my pain on my own - standing strong, prove for myself.”

The intense emotions expressed in this song make it a powerful anthem for anyone who has struggled with mental health issues or feelings of isolation. Its message of resilience and self-reliance is inspiring and relatable to anyone who has been through tough times.

Line by Line Meaning

Kill yourself all by yourself
You are the one responsible for your fate and must take control of it.

Your eyes cried dry and you've gained nothing
You have suffered greatly but gained nothing from your pain.

Hearts in shreds your own knife
You have hurt yourself emotionally and only you have the power to heal your own shattered heart.

Refuse to escape your self made torture
You must face the consequences of your actions and not try to escape the pain you have caused yourself.

Alone by yourself only hurts if you need someone
Feeling lonely only hurts if you dwell on your need for someone else rather than embracing your own company.

To need truly need anothers touch can lead you into...
Depending on others for your emotional well-being can lead you down a dangerous path.

And I'm sorry, if my momentary lapse just caused you one more thing
I apologize if my mistake caused you additional pain.

And knowing what I've done can tug a fraying tear
Realizing the harm I have caused can be emotionally distressing.

Like thread slipping through my fingers and that's not much to show for pain
Pain can feel futile, like it is slipping away without making any real impact.

Endured
Enduring pain is a difficult but necessary part of the healing process.

But in the end you'll learn its worth
Ultimately, the pain will be worth it because it will lead to personal growth and healing.

Longing, desire, burning inside her
She feels a strong internal desire and passion.

Crawling in darkness, only a glimmer of hope as she yelled these words.
She is struggling in a dark place but still holding onto a small amount of hope.

I'll face my pain
She is determined to confront and overcome her pain.

On my own - standing strong
She will do it alone, but she will be strong and resilient.

Prove for myself.
She is doing this for her own personal growth and self-improvement.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRUCE KULICK, GENE SIMMONS

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